Christophe Laure is the unofficial King of Luxury in Paris, One of The World’s Greatest Cities for Luxury.
Known by many as one of France’s most prolific ambassador of French luxury, Christophe Laure is running Paris’ oldest and many say grandest five star luxury hotels, The Intercontinental Hotel Le Grand.
He has a passion for luxury, and for all things French, and is known by many as the quiet King of Luxury, as he is such a great ambassador for Paris and the luxury brands it represents including his own hotel.
Built in 1862, Hotel Le Grand is a historical landmark stands as a symbol and reminder of Paris’ history and of its future. It was inaugurated under Napoleon the 3rd. Celebrities including Marlene Dietrich and Josephine Baker were regular guests in the 1930’s, and Salvador Dali, Christian Lacroix, George Benson and many politicians including Joe Biden have stayed.
With an extraordinary refurbishment recently taking the suites and rooms to the next level of modern luxury, the hotel is a glorious place to stay.
Located on the striking Place d’l’Opera, many rooms in the hotel have extraordinary views of Paris’ most magnificent monument.
Cafe de La Paix, the hotel’s cafe has been one of the most classic restaurants to dine in since it opened in 1862, and is the location for breakfast for every in house guest.
The Oyster Bar, the winter garden La Verrière, the American Bar and the very select Club Lounge offer French gastronomique experiences within the hotel.
Here Laure speaks about his hotel, the future of luxury in Paris and the history it so fondly celebrates in so many ways throughout the city.